Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date. Are you a qualified Speech Pathologist, ready to join a key worker team made up of professionals from a variety of disciplines? Do you have a desire to collaborate with your colleagues and learn new skills? At Windermere, through the Key Worker Model we have streamlined the care process to provide clarity and build the families strength, developing their skills and confidence. If you like the idea of this model, are a creative problem solver motivated by your contribution to real outcomes for real people then read on. Job Description Why join our EITS Team? Our Early Intervention & Therapy Service will provide you with the sense of belonging and connection you’ve been searching for. If you’re looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare environment or the isolation of a solo practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Windermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Paediatric Speech Pathologists provide service to children and youth aged 0 -12 years who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with their development including speech, language, feeding and social skills. About the role We are currently seeking Paediatric Speech Pathologists for Full Time and Part Time positions. We offer a hybrid model of working which is a combination of working onsite in our therapy spaces (Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Pakenham), meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or completing some admin tasks from home. As a Windermere Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will manage a caseload and: • deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children; • undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces; • liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and • provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills. • provide discipline specific assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 years and their family with a range of disabilities. Desired Skills and Experience So who is Windermere? Windermere is an independent, not for profit community service organisation working across Victoria including key regional locations. Established in 1992, we believe that everyone is someone in our community and we deliver services through critical partnerships with governments in the areas of: 1. Family Wellbeing to help families achieve safety and stability 2. Disability Support to enable people of all abilities to participate in their communities 3. Development & Early Childhood Education to help children reach their full potential 4. Victims Assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and/or violent crime 5. Community Strengthening to respond quickly to emergencies, disasters and emergent needs. What are the Windermere benefits? We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) • 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP) • Staff Discount Program for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more • Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral • Professional Development, Study Leave and opportunities for career growth • Structured Performance Supervision • 1-on-1 Professional Development check-ins • Reward & Recognition Program – become a Windermere All Star! • End of Year Awards Celebration – different theme each year • Flexible Ways of Working - office, outreach and home • Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading • Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year) • Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52) - Purchase 1-2 weeks additional leave • Rostered Days Off or 9 Day Fortnight • Annual Wellbeing Leave Day – No reason needed, it’s just for you! • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave • High quality IT equipment • Access to Fleet Vehicles What is the salary for this role? As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to Salary Package. This means they can claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay - ( https://calculator.accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging-calculator ) Example - For an Annual Salary of $89,018 without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent and comparative salary in the job market to $96,285 (with $15,900 of salary packaging). Therefore, the fortnightly take home pay would increase from $2,681 to $2,871. What do our employees say about working at Windermere? 87% of our staff tell us they are proud to work at Windermere, with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other. Read what our staff are saying here https://tinyurl.com/pulsesurveynov2024 Key Selection Criteria • Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with current and ongoing registration with Speech Pathology Australia • Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years discipline specific clinical experience, with particular reference to paediatric practice 0 to 12 years • Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and developmental delay • Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of services for children & families • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off-site locations • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment in order to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service • Demonstrated knowledge in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology • Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology • Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible. • Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence. • Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check • Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights How to apply If this opportunity excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed position description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter. If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone 613 8794 1349 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.
